Celestine and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
2.66-2.86
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Celestine and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Celestine and Riesling Beryl physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Celestine and Riesling Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Celestine and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.